179513edgbaston reservoir development framework (1)

7/21/2019 179513Edgbaston Reservoir Development Framework (1)

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EDGBASTON RESERVOIR

AND ICKNIELD PORT LOOP

D E V E L O P M E N T F R A M E W O R K


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Initial concept - for illustrativepurposes only.

Icknield Port Loop

THE VISION

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PLAN 1



Study Area and Distancefrom the City Centre


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2.1 This Development Framework has been prepared for the EdgbastonReservoir and Icknield Port Loop area and its immediate surrounds. Plan 1defines the Study Area.

2.2 The purpose of the Framework is to provide planning guidance for:

(a) the physical enhancement of the Reservoir, and (b) the development of landin its immediate vicinity around Icknield Port Loop. The Framework has beenprepared in response to the following:-

the need to respond positively to increasing development pressures andopportunities in the general area around the Reservoir resulting fromits proximity to the International Convention Centre / Broad Street

Redevelopment Area and Hagley Road / Ring Road.

the City Councils aims of protecting and enhancing the Reservoir andcanal network as a major City asset.

the City Councils successful bid for 40m of Single Regeneration BudgetRound 6 (SRB6) funding for north west Birmingham which covers the areasubject of this Framework. The redevelopment of Icknield Port Loop is keyto achieving one of the main SRB6 objectives of creating inward investmentand employment opportunities. This Framework builds upon the currentdraft North West Birmingham SRB6 Area Development Framework.

the Edgbaston Reservoir and Icknield Port Loop area being identified asa major project within the South Black Country and West BirminghamRegeneration Zone Action Plan, as well as a significant contributor to theBirmingham-Sandwell Housing Market Renewal Area (HMRA) outcomes.

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3.4 Icknield Port Loop

3.4.1 Icknield Port Loop forms part of the route of the original BirminghamCanal and is surrounded by predominantly industrial uses. The buildings andcharacter of the area remain relatively unchanged since the economic growth

following the industrial revolution. Although the towpaths are now eitherinaccessible or require upgrading, the loop is still a popular destination formany educational and visitor boat trips.

3.4.2 The area now, however, has many buildings vacant or underused,sometimes with large warehouses being used solely for car parking orstorage purposes. Many of the old buildings are now no longer suitablefor modern manufacturing methods.

3.5 Ladywood Middleway / Ring Road frontage

3.5.1 The frontage to the Ring Road is dominated by a single large sitecontaining the Ladywood Arts and Leisure Centre and the fire station.The Ladywood Arts and Leisure Centre (previously Ladywood School whichclosed in July 1990) has suffered from lack of investment over the last decadealthough the community facilities are well used. In addition, this frontage used tobe the location of the Monument Road swimming baths before they weredemolished in 1994.

3.5.2 This area is clearly identified as a redevelopment site in the draft RingRoad Framework, with linkages to the Ledsam Street redevelopment site opposite.It recognises the need for a high quality / high density mixed use development

which will create a prominent feature at this location. Any redevelopmentproposals will therefore require replacement community facilities.

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Existing land useswi th in the framework area

PLAN 2

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4.1 Edgbaston Reservoir:

Working with the Ranger Service. There is a need to protect andenhance the reservoir and adjoining land as a SINC with the aim ofdesignating it as a Local Nature Reserve at the earliest opportunity

Encourage the reservoir to become a leisure / visitor destination

Encourage sensitive and appropriate redevelopment of the Tower Ballroom

Encourage sensitive improvements to infrastructure around the reservoirare required to improve access and strengthen links to the surroundingarea / canal loop

To Encourage a viable reuse of Reservoir House

To Maintain a stable water level for recreational users of the Reservoirwhilst recognising its primary role in supplying water to the canal network.

Ensuring that development does not adversely effect the amenity of thearea and that developments benefit local residents

4.2 Icknield Port Loop and Vacant Land:

Vacant or underused land very close to City Centre

Prominent site near to the Ring Road with a large water frontage

located on a primary arterial route

4 . 0 K e y I s s u e s

Significant potential in the area for reclamation, demolition andredevelopment of sites in poor condition to stimulate private sectorinvestment

Recognising the recreational and tourism potential of the canal.

Whilst balancing that with the need to protect and enhance it asa Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation (SLINC) andan area of Linear Open Space

Need for pedestrian / cycle link between canal loop andEdgbaston Reservoir

Promote the heritage value of the area, including wherepracticable the protection and enhancement of listed andlocally listed buildings, buildings of character andarchaeological remains (See Plan 6 in Appendix 3)

Derelict site at Icknield Port Loop


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4.3 Ladywood Middleway / Ring Road frontage:

Need for prominent, high quality feature buildings

Need to compensate for the loss of existing community facilities

Need to address the loss of previous swimming facilities

4.4 Linkages: (See plan 3)

To City Centre, Brindley Place, NIA, Broad Street and Five Ways Leisuredevelopments

To Ring Road and sites beyond

Need for better links through Ladywood Estate and across the Ring Road,and towards Dudley Road / Winson Green

Between Reservoir and Canal Loop

To Soho Loop area

To Sherborne Loop and Ledsam Street redevelopment areas

To proposed NIA rail station and Broad Street Metro Line

To proposed redevelopment in Smethwick such as the Soho Foundry

via Birmingham Main line canal

To Harborne Walkway /Cycleway and alsoSummerfield Park

Accessibility via towpath

and water-taxi from citycentre, to the MillenniumCycle Route which runs alongthe towpath of the BirminghamMain Line Canal, and directpedestrian cycle and trafficroutes from the ConventionQuarter.

Tourism potential via links to Tolkiens Two Towers - (Perrotts Folly above)


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DevelopmentFramework Boundary

Existing School

Potential water

space

Existing greenspace

Potential place

Potential water links

Potential pedestrianfriendly routes

Footpath/cycle way

links

New footpath

cycle way links

PLAN 3

Illustrative Plan Showing PotentialLinks to wider area

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4.5 SRB6, HMRA and Regeneration Zone objectives which need to beachieved by this development:

A major redevelopment site for private sector inward investment

Properties modernised / rebuilt

Land improved / reclaimed

New jobs and businesses created including social firms

Develop a visitor attraction /cultural development with the aim ofincreasing visitor numbers coming into the area and increase the numberof tourism and leisure related businesses

Improvement in the environmental quality and perception of Icknield PortLoop

Improved and new community facilities in locations to meet local needs

Improved quality of public realm, perceptions and enhanced pride

Better access and use of canals

Opportunities for aspirational housing

4.6 Development Pressures:

This area represents one of the largest re-development sites inBirmingham

Pressure from British Waterways to enhance their land holdingsby regenerating the canal corridors in accordance with theiroverarching principles of sustainable regeneration whilstrespecting the environment and heritage value of the area

Private sector interest in canal side locations including the LedsamStreet redevelopment area

Success of Convention Quarter

The ripple effect on Ladywood area from development at BroadStreet, Brindley Place and Five Ways Leisure Centres

Redevelopment around Sherborne Loop and the NIA

High volume of car and boat traffic passing through this areaand its potential for income generation.

NIA coach parking issues in this area


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5 . 0 E d g b a s t o n R e s e r v o i r

5.1 There is considerable potential to enhance the physical environment of theReservoir without detracting from its recreation and nature conservation value.

5.2 The water level at the Reservoir can, at times, be low in order to supplythe canal network during periods of high demand / dry weather. This has adetrimental effect on amenity. The major problem relates to the imbalance between

water inflow and draw-off, exacerbated by the shallow profile of the reservoirbed, which creates a disproportionately large retreat of shoreline in relation to asmall draw-off. The stabilisation of the water level is recognised as being essentialto the enhancement of the Reservoir in all its aspects. Ways of reducing the drawoff of water from the Reservoir, providing alternative water supplies and/oraltering the profile of the reservoir bed (in consultation with British Waterways)to maintain water levels at a higher and more sustainable level will be explored.

5.3 There are also opportunities to improve the physical environment of theReservoir and adjacent land:

Improvements to the existing car parking facilities at the Icknield Port Roadand Reservoir Road entrances to the Reservoir.

Resurfacing of existing paths with environmentally sensitive material,where appropriate.

Increasing linkage of the reservoir to the wider area by creating additionalpublic paths into the Reservoir in association with development of adjacentsites along Icknield Port Loop.

5.4 The City Council is currently exploring a number of initiatives (setout below) to improve recreation and tourism / visitor facilities at theReservoir. The major issues to be addressed by the Framework are theappropriate locations for the development of these facilities, to ensurethey do not detract from the nature conservation value of the Reservoir,or the amenity of local residents, and the potential for them to be funded

via Section 106 funds.

5.5 The development of aWater Recreation Centrewould enhancethe provision of water based recreational facilities at the Reservoir.This could provide a base for all organisations who use the Reservoirfor water based recreation and include facilities for the general public.Development of a Water Recreation Centre would be acceptable if:

Reservoir Cottage, Site of the existing windsurfing club


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Any redevelopment or refurbishment proposals should take the opportunityto enhance the appearance of Reservoir House. A major concern relatesto the provision of an appropriate level of car parking to servedevelopment on this site. The existing car park at the Icknield Port Roadentrance is small and the potential for expansion is severely limited.Existing car parking provision could be improved by resurfacing and theclear definition of individual spaces with the potential demolition of theReservoir Cottage subject to the relocation of the Windsurfing Club. In thelong term the potential to provide additional car parking on sites adjacentto Icknield Port Road will be explored. There is also evidence to suggestthat the remains of the original Engine House (c.1835) are buried underthis car park and the provision of archaeological excavations as part ofany improvement works will be required. The feasibility of developing acentre on this site will be explored.

Incorporated into the redevelopment of the Tower Ballroom.

5.6 The development of aVisitor / Interpretation Centre is recognised asa key facility to promote the educational value of the Reservoir and provideinformation for visitors and tourists. The feasibility of such a facility is now

being investigated by enhancing the Grade II listed Reservoir Lodge buildingon Reservoir Road where the Ranger Service is already located.

Location of the existing Ranger Service at Edgbaston Reservoir Lodge

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5.7 The site of the Tower Ballroom (see Plan 2) and car parking areas onOsler Street are likely to come forward for redevelopment. Hotel, leisure andtourism development will be encouraged adjacent to the Reservoir, althoughalternative uses could be possible. Such uses would be regarded as a departurefrom the UDP and would be considered on their merits. However, guidanceoutlined below will continue to apply. Any development will need to take intoaccount the adjacent community facilities, T.S. Vernon Sea Scouts and a BuddhistPeace Pagoda.

Buddhist Peace Pagoda

Community safety issues and poor quality design of existing Tower Ballroom

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5.7.1 The following principles should guide redevelopment at the Tower Ballroom:

Buildings should be of a scale and design appropriate to the Reservoirrespecting its nature conservation value and historical significance andadjacent residential development at Reservoir Road and Osler Street.

Having a waters edge location, development must not compromisepanoramic views of the city from within the reservoir; its relationship tothe dam will be especially critical.

Although building height will take advantage of the sloping site (ReservoirRoad - waters edge), due regard will need to be paid to the adjacent twostoried Victorian/Edwardian properties and the listed Lodge building.

Any buildings fronting onto Osler Street and Reservoir Road must haveregard to the existing buildings opposite in respect to design and buildingheights.

Development should, as far as practicable, be self sufficient with regardto car parking, thereby allowing the Buddhist Centre and T.S.Vernon to

operate independently. Vehicular and pedestrian access to T.S.Vernonshould be preserved, including car parking.

The setting and car parking for Reservoir Lodge should be enhanced.

An enhanced and continuous pedestrian public right of way should beprovided around the Reservoirs edge.

Specific contributions will be sought towards enhancing theoverall environment of the Reservoir including public carparking and facilities, as well as the creation of a WaterRecreation Centre and a Visitor / Interpretation Centre as partof the proposals (see planning obligations in paragraph 10.0).

5.8 Selwyn Road Playing Fields (see Plan 2)

5.8.1 This site is currently leased to the City Council by the Trustees ofthe Graham Street Girls Charity Fund. The terms of this lease restricts itsuse for education playing fields only. Should this site fall out of playingfield use, then in accordance with the policies of the UDP, there will bea presumption in favour of retaining the site as open space. It wouldform an attractive extension to the Reservoirs surroundings and theopportunity to secure wider public access will be explored. This will alsoinclude the possibility of enhancing the open space value of the sitethrough the provision of associated facilities, e.g. a childrens equippedplay area. (The provision of play equipment has been highlighted by theFriends of Edgbaston Reservoir as a specific requirement to improvecommunity facilities at the Reservoir).

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6.1 The purpose of sections 6 and 7 is to provide planning guidance for anyfuture redevelopment proposals on sites adjacent to Icknield Port Loop and theRing Road Frontage and to indicate the nature of planning obligations which willbe sought from development.

6.1.1 The Icknield Port Loop and Ring Road frontage areas are identified onplan 2. This area is located at the foot of the Reservoir dam and forms part of abelt of largely vacant / derelict industrial and commercial development boundedby the Ring Road, Icknield Port Road, Wiggin Street and the Birmingham MainLine Canal. However, it is important to stress that this guidance will apply when thesites become vacant or are the subject of development proposals. Parts of the

Icknield Port Loop site are currently occupied by viable business concerns whichthe City Council fully supports.

6.1.2 The Ring Road frontage also contains an existing community facility at theLadywood Arts and Leisure Centre which will require replacement.

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Good quality historic architecture forming the Biddle & Webb Auctioneersbuilding

Existing Community Facilities at the Ladywood Arts & Leisure Centre

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6.2 Land adjacent to the loop is currently occupied by the British Waterwaysmaintenance yard which is a good example of an original Thomas Telfordnineteenth century canal depot / wharf and docking facility containing a numberof interesting buildings and structures (see listed structures and buildings to beretained in Appendix & Plan 6).

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Development

Framework Boundary

Key links

Main routes

Traffic management

Development blocks

Open space

Concept layout showingpotential development blocks

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7.1 As noted earlier, this area has significant potential to deliver a range ofregenerative benefits. A variety of mixed uses is therefore appropriate.

7.2 Proposals for the comprehensive redevelopment of the whole 55 acre sitefor a high quality mixed use scheme with a significant element of canalside/canal based tourism and leisure uses will be encouraged. Appropriate usesinclude:

Visitor / Cultural attraction linked to the promotion of this area as acultural quarter / urban village, possibly themed or branded around

water such as The Water Village or Water Quarter.

The use of water space along the loop for residential canal moorings,

whilst avoiding possible conflict with trip boats. Separate new basinsshould be examined in any proposal.

Vacant land and buildings will be sensitively redeveloped, with canalside conservation respected where appropriate.

Residential and other complementary uses, creating a mixed and balanced

community with a range of housing types and tenures.

Galleries / Heritage Centre / Exhibition space

High quality offices as part of a mixed use development. It is however,considered that this area does not form part of the City Centre or Five

Ways where adopted policies encourage large scale office growth.

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Retail development. The appropriateness and nature of retailactivity will vary across the area, but should form part of a mixeduse scheme. In the main, shops should be small scale andancillary to other uses, aimed at meeting the needs of the localcommunity. It is considered that large scale food retailing (falling

within use class A1) will be unacceptable in this out of centrelocation.

Live / work units and small scale manufacturing workshops (smallscale B1(a), B1(b), B1(c) B2

Hotel

Community Uses / Sports Facilities

Workshops / Studios / Arts & Dance / Music & Recording space

Public houses, restaurants, caf bars, cafes

Public Space

Incubator / start up units B1(a), B1(b), B2

7.3 Any uses not mentioned will be considered on their merits havingregard to the policies of the adopted UDP and UDP alterations,SRB6, supplementary background research and the aims /objectives of this Framework.


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landscape and public realmStrategy for all streets and spaces

Water activity centre

Views across the reservoir should not be compromised.Re use water run off from the whole site to increasewater levels of the reservoir.

Preserve right of way around reservoir

3-4 storeys on Icknield Port Road

4-6 storeys alongside canals

no more than 3 storeys to respect housing opposite

Hierachy of streets and spacesaddressing legibility

Front should be publicand backs private

New bridges and streetsfor enhanced permeability

Car Parking in securearea courtyards and/orbasement level

Shared surfaces to allowsafe access to canal atall times

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Reservoir

Pedestrian/Cycle linksbetween loop and reservoir

Visitor attractions

and focal points

Small scale retailingon ground flooron Icknield Port Road

Mixed uses throughout but

varying empathy to reinforcecharacter area

New residential mooringsand basins

Opportunity forlandmark building

Mixed use area withleisure and commercialfocus close to ring road

Ladywood Middlewayenhanced as 'urban avenue'

5-8 storeys alongside

the Middleway

Infill subways and

create pedestrianfriendly routes to

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Indicative layout showing designprinciples of potential development blocks

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Alongside the canal and reservoir, a mix of tourist, leisure andresidential uses would be appropriate. Taking advantage of the

water setting, residential moorings and canal basins should beprovided.

There is an opportunity to create a visitor attraction and focalpoint between the Loop and the reservoir which enables better linkageand pedestrian/cyclist access between the top of the dam and the canalsystem.

The Ladywood Middleway frontage would be an appropriatelocation for larger scale leisure and commercial uses. A series oflinked focal spaces should also be provided to complement their uses.

Icknield Port Road is likely to support small scale retailing takingadvantage of passing trade.

These uses are by no means exhaustive and any proposals should havean overall strategy and supporting statement.

8.5 Moving Around Easily

The new place should be linked up with short and direct public routeswhich connect to the wider area. The emphasis should be on ease ofmovement for pedestrians and cyclists and completely accessible forpeople with disabilities, whilst vehicles need to be sensitivelyaccommodated. (See Plan 3, Plan 4 and Access Issues in Section 9.0).

Enhanced pedestrian and cycle routes should be introduced,particularly between the canal loop and the reservoir, includingthe preservation of a continuous right of way around thereservoir. Work to provide further safe and attractive routesthrough Ladywood are also essential, to enhance connectivity to

the City Centre. Part of this work has already been undertaken

Community safety issues of poor quality subways which provide links tothe City Centre under the Ring Road.

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with the infilling of the subway adjacent to the Ladywoood Arts andLeisure Centre. The remaining subway under the Ring Road should alsobe infilled and a surface crossing introduced.

The environmental quality of Ladywood Middleway should be improvedwith the creation of an urban avenue.

Within the area, new bridge links across the canals and new cross cuttingstreets should be introduced. This is to break down the long block structureand improve permeability through the area and to the canal from WigginStreet, Rotton Park Street, Freeth Street and Icknield Square

Access to the canals should be improved. Shared surface streets alongside

them should be introduced to provid safe and convenient frontage accessand routes at all times of the day.

Car parking should not dominate. Large surface car parks and undercroftparking leading to an inactive ground floor is not acceptable. Parkingshould generally be provided in rear courtyards or at basement level.Limited complementary on-street parking should also be provided.

The level of car parking will be determined in accordance with PPG13.

8.6 Safe Places, Private Spaces

There should be a clear division between public and privatespace. The public routes and spaces should be safe and pleasantand be faced by frequent entrances and active building frontsespecially at ground floor. Backs should face each other, anduses such as rear parking, gardens and servicing should beprivate and secure within the rear of the block.

A landscape and public realm strategy should be provided toreinforce the identity of the place, enhance the public realm,and ensure consistency in quality and approach between the

different developments. As a minimum this should include soft

and hard landscaping, boundary treatment, street furniture,public art and lighting. Thought should be given to hanginglighting off the buildings to reduce clutter, especially on canalside development.

8.7 Building for the Future

New buildings and spaces should incorporate principles ofsustainability and be adaptable to enhance long term viabilityand be designed and built to harm the environment as little aspossible. For residential uses a very good eco homes standardshould be attained as a minimum.

The area particularly around the canal is oriented south-west

and therefore has advantages for solar gain which should be

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considered as an integral part of any design. Dual aspect residential unitswill be strongly encouraged for their improved access to sunlight andnatural ventilation and cooling.

Most existing buildings are poor quality but there are a number ofbuildings that should be considered for retention and reuse .These include

buildings that are statutorily listed on the Local List, and buildings thatacknowledge the industrial heritage of the area, thereby adding characterto the street scene (see Plan 6. and Archaeology and Conservation in theappendix).

8.8 Build on Local Character

Proposals should consider both the overall and local context and seekto exploit and strengthen the best characteristics.

Architectural design should be of the highest quality.

The reservoir and canals are the areas strongest features. These should besensitively integrated into proposals. Views across the reservoir towards

the City should not be compromised by new development. Local viewsand vistas should also be created focusing on important new and retainedbuildings, routes and features.

To address legibility and create character areas, streets and spaces shouldrespond to a hierarchy of importance and connectivity and be designedaccordingly in terms of heights and detailed design.

Building heights should be highest along the Ring Road frontage,

generally 5-8 storeys with the opportunity for a landmarkbuilding on the corner of Monument Road and Icknield PortRoad.

Canal side buildings should be appropriately scaled anddesigned. Heights should be generally 4-6 storeys. Public

towpaths must be incorporated (on both sides of the canal)into canalside development.

Icknield Port Road is generally more domestic in scale andshould be around 3-4 storeys. The frontages to Wiggin Streetpart of Icknield Port Road and Osler Street should be no morethan 3 storeys to respect the amenity of the houses opposite.

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9.1 The road hierarchy consists of the A4540 Ring Road (part of the CitysPrimary Route Network) and the District Distributor Road, B4126 Icknield PortRoad, together with residential and industrial access roads. The current bus routesare the 8 Inner Circle service on the A4540 and the 66 Cross City service on theB4126.

9.1.1 The presence of the Ring Road, the canals, the Reservoir and the WestCoast main rail line means that access is concentrated on Icknield Port Road whichalready has safety and congestion problems.

9.2 A detailed Transport Assessment for the area is required which mustaddress:

The need for inter and intra area movement by both vehicles andpedestrians (including service vehicles)

The ability of key roads and junctions to accommodate increased trafficflows (Ring Road, Five Ways, Ichnield Port Road, Monument Road,Northbrook Street).

Bus links through and adjacent to the area.

Cyclist and pedestrian permeability and linkage to EdgbastonReservoir / the canal system, Harborne Walkway and adjoiningareas.

The ease of access for people with physical disabilities within and

around the area.

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9.2.1 The findings of the Transport Assessment will inform the MasterPlanning Process and indicate measures to address movement,congestion and road safety issues.

9.3 The City Council would support new rail stations at Summerfield(Dudley Road) and National Indoor Arena but these cannot be

introduced before extra capacity is provided on the Birminghamto Wolverhampton rail line.

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1 0 . 0 P l a n n i n g O b l i g a t i o n s

10.1 In accordance with the policies of the adopted UDP, draft UDP Alterationsand guidance issued by central government (Circular 1/97), the Council will seekcontributions from developments under Section 106 of the Town and CountryPlanning Act (1990), or via a development agreement. The extent of the S106contributions will not be fully known until the findings of the Environmental andTransport Impact Assessments have been considered. However, contributions can

be anticipated for:

Essential Works

Environmental improvement works to the area (including canals,highways, landscaping, street / canal lighting and CCTV equipment)

where appropriate.

Replacement of existing community facilities lost through redevelopment,namely; large sports hall, small sports hall, fitness suite, communityfacilities and function room, all-weather sports pitch, nursery and publicopen space.

Safety and access measures / pedestrian crossings / carriageway

improvements (including improvements to the Ring Road Roundaboutcapacity) and an improved bus service for the proposed development.

Provision of good quality pedestrian / cycle links from the canal towpathto Edgbaston Reservoir.

Additional car parking and improvements for Reservoir users(including resurfacing of paths, provision of play equipmentand contributions towards infrastructure works to stabilise waterlevel fluctuations at the Reservoir) and contributions towards thecreation of a Visitor / Interpretation Centre.

Reinstatement/creation of public towpath around the IcknieldPort Loop (linking with the Main Line canal) together withadditional pedestrian links to Icknield Port Road.

Infilling of Ledsam Street subway and the introduction of asurface pedestrian crossing on the Ring Road.

The provision of new Public Open Space dispersed throughout thedevelopment site, including childrens play facilities.

Contributions towards improving educational facilities.

Affordable Housing in accordance with PPG3 and adoptedSupplementary Planning Guidance, providing a range of

accommodation and a mix of tenures.

A programme of Employment and Training Initiatives to providelocal jobs during the construction phases and final development.

Desirable Works

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Public interpretation of archaeological remains.

Provision of a new swimming pool / fun pool which is open for useby the general public and schools.

Construction of residential canal moorings / wharves and / or a canalbasin on the Loop will be encouraged. If viable this would provide anattractive alternative approach to the Reservoir particularly for canalbased tourist trips from Gas Street Basin and the Broad StreetRedevelopment Area.

Improved pedestrian and cycle access from the main line canal to the

Ring Road.

Creation of a Water Recreation Centre.

Provision of Public Art.


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CONTACTS LIST

Rachel Bell/Neil Vyse - Local Planninge-mail: [email protected]: (0121) 303 2765

Ben Plenty Planning Controle-mail: [email protected]: (0121) 303 1115

Doug Hyde/Warren Bellamy Transportatione-mail: [email protected]: (0121) 303 7436

Simon Delahunty-Forest Design Policye-mail: [email protected]: (0121) 464 8258

The information contained in this brief is, to the City Councils

knowledge, correct at the time of writing. However, the City Counciladvise developers that it is their responsibility to check site conditions,availability of services etc prior to entering into negotiations.

Any views expressed in this brief reflect current policy at the time andmay be varied as a result of any reassessment of policies at any time.

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A p p e n d i x

A1 UDP Policy Context

Chapter 12 - Ladywood

12.38 The industrial area bounded by the Ring Road, Icknield Port Road andDudley Road is likely to present opportunities for new industrial uses,

although the amenity of existing residential development will need to besafeguarded. The frontages to the Ring Road could provide opportunitiesfor high quality business, tourist and leisure developments related to theInternational Convention Centre. In addition, opportunities should be takento exploit the potential of the canal where it passes through this area.

12.39 Edgbaston Reservoir is an important Water Recreation Area which will beprotected as a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation. There are anumber of development opportunities in the area around the Reservoir.

A development framework will be prepared in consultation with localresidents for the Reservoir, the adjacent canals and the surrounding area.This will provide guidance on the development opportunities in the areaand will include detailed proposals for enhancing recreational facilities.

Recreation and tourist facilities will be permitted in this area where this willnot detract from the nature conservation value of the Reservoir, thecharacter of the canals or the amenity of local residents. The Harborne

Walkway, which links with the Birmingham (Main Line) Canal, will beprotected as a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation.

Chapter 16 - Edgbaston

16.19 Hotel, leisure and tourism development will be encouragedadjacent to Edgbaston Reservoir where this will not detract fromthe nature conservation value of the reservoir or the amenity oflocal residents. Edgbaston Reservoir is an important asset to thenorth of the constituency which will be protected as a Site ofImportance for Nature Conservation (SINC). A developmentframework for the Loop Canals and Reservoir will be prepared asSupplementary Planning Guidance, to guide future development

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B. The following features, buildings and structures are also ofinterest and included on the local list:

Edgbaston (Rotton Park) Reservoir. Local List Grade B.

The Reservoir Dam (c.1825). Local List Grade B. Ancillary

structures, namely, North Sluice Winch, North Sluice ValveHouse, North Sluice Catch Pit, Central Sluice Winch, CentralSluice Valve Rouse, Spill Weir to Canal, Overflow Waste Weirand Discharge Channel. Local List Grade C.

Reservoir House, Icknield Port Road. Circa 1890. Local List Grade C.

Reservoir Cottage, 114 Icknield Port Road. Local List Grade C.

Cast Iron urinal, adjoining canal bridge, Icknield Port Road(circa 1880). Local List Grade B.

In addition to the listed and locally listed buildings, there are a number ofquality industrial buildings within the study area which should be retained

if possible. These are typical of canal side development of the 19thCentury and form an important part of the historic character andindustrial heritage of the area. Some of these buildings are particularlysuitable for conversion, due to their layout and form. An assessment ofthese buildings has been prepared: Icknield Loop Character Appraisal -Birmingham University, 2004. Reference to this document and the CitysConservation Group must take place before demolition is undertaken.

Listed Buildings in the Study Area (see Plan 6)

A. The following buildings within the Study Area are included on theStatutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest:

British Waterways Board, Oldbury Section Maintenance Yard,

Icknield Port Road. This is a good example of a nineteenthcentury canalside depot with wharfage and docking facilitiesand has important group value. Grade II listed. Specificbuildings of interest include:-

- superintendents office: two-storey red brick building datingfrom c.1845.

- store (former stabling): small, single-storey red brick buildingdating from c.1860.

- covered dock: a long narrow single-storey building, red brick,over a canal basin which forms an enclosed docking facility

with timber gates to the canal. Dates from c.1845.

- workshops and stores: long, single-storey workshops in red andblue brick. Circa 1890.

- hand operated crane.

Reservoir Lodge, Reservoir Road - Dating from c.1830 this building

is of architectural interest and Grade II Listed.

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A4 Issues Outside the Study Area

It is recognised that the Study Area has been tightly defined toencompass only the Reservoir, Icknield Port Loop and the Ring Roadfrontage site. This Framework, however, should not be seen in isolationfrom other City Council initiatives in the wider Ladywood/Edgbaston

area. For example, this Framework is complementary to work beingundertaken to prepare development guidance for Ledsam Street andthe proposed Community Housing Trust proposals affecting the adjacentLadywood Estate. Likewise the redevelopment of Icknield Port Loop willbe closely linked to the wider aspirations of Urban Living Birminghamand Sandwell Housing Pathfinder initiative (HMRA).

The area also falls within the boundary of the Five Ways Traffic Studywhich has been commissioned by the City Council. Any recommendationsresulting from the Study may have implications for the control of traffic onroads in the vicinity of the Reservoir and consideration of redevelopmentproposals on these sites.

There is also considerable potential to enhance the environment along

major vehicular and pedestrian routes to the Reservoir, e.g. WaterworksRoad, through landscaping and enhancement of vacant sites. Forexample, the key landmark of Perrotts Folly (Edgbaston Observatory),

a Grade II

listed building off Waterworks Road, would benefit fromlandscaping, environmental enhancement and additional parkingfacilities to promote its value as a City-wide tourist asset. This wouldprovide an additional attraction on a major route to the Reservoir.

Preparation of an informal development brief to guide enhancement proposals willbe considered.

Similarly, improved pedestrian links between the Reservoir and the citys linearopen space network would be desirable. Examples include the Harborne Walkwayand Summerfield Park, which lie to the north of the Reservoir.

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Areas of Potential Archaeological Interest

Locally Listed Buildings/StructuresStatutory Listed Buildings

Archaeological Sitesand Monument Records

Site Boundary

Site of Local Importancefor Nature Conservation& Linear Open Space

Buildings of ArchitecturalInterest

EDGBASTON RESERVOIRSite of Importance forNature Conservation (SINC)

EDGBASTON RESERVOIR/ICKNIELD PORT LOOP

DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

Conservation Issues

Conservation and Listed Buildings

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